Tenryu was the lead ship of Tenryu-class cruisers. It was the first class of J-country’s modernized light cruisers, designed as flagships for destroyer flotillas. After construction Tenryu participated in the Siberian Intervention of J-country in 1920s. In 1930s, Tenryu was not used as main force due to its gradual aging. When WWII broke out, Tenryu was the oldest light cruiser of J-country. Tenryu participated in the First Battle of Solomon Sea with CruDiv 18 in 1942, and She was sunk in a landing support operation by U-Country submarine in the end of that year.
Namesake[]
Named after Tenryū River in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Tenryu's modification has completed. Did admiral slack off while I was gone? 天龙号改造完毕,我不在的这段时间,提督没有偷懒吧。
Engagement
Admiral...Did you, did you made a mistake severe enough that you're called to the military court? No use to bribe me, just confess yourself and pray for minimal punishment....Emm..."I love you"?...Haven't heard that question before...EEEEEEHH?! 提督...难道说,你犯下了什么需要上军事法庭的严重错误?贿赂我是没用的,请尽快坦白错误,争取宽大处理...恩...“我喜欢你”吗...没有听过的问题呢...唉?!
Trivia[]
Looks like a teacher. According to her quotes, she is strict and serious.
Like Tatsuta, she is one of the several CLs that cannot equip aircraft.
The "Lithe as a wandering dragon" is from a poem called Luo Shen Fu. The "Ryu" of "Tenryu" means dragon in Japanese.
Her skill makes her fixed as flagship of expendition fleet.